science fiction
Example Sentences
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It may sound like something out of science fiction, but the discovery has very real implications for America’s ranchers and meat processors.
From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026
The idea of orbital solar-power systems has been around for decades, discussed in the pages of an Isaac Asimov science fiction story published in 1941 and explored at universities and government research laboratories.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 27, 2026
Cryopreservation, the process of preserving biological tissue by cooling it to extremely low temperatures, often sounds like something out of science fiction.
From Science Daily • Apr. 27, 2026
Gatwa, who played the Doctor in the long-running science fiction show for two seasons, will be made a Doctor of the University, as will Sarah Smith, the BBC's North America editor.
From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026
War of the Worlds by H. G. Wells, though it is a work of science fiction, would be turned down because the word war appeared in its title.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
